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Projection illumination system for tricolor projectors

US5921665A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1996
Grant dateJul 13, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21V5/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A projection illumination system which includes a source light with a projection axis passing generally centrally through this light, and dual-side light-gathering structure, including a reflector and a TIR lens structure generally embracing the source light on opposite sides thereof and along the projection axis, with this light-gathering structure being capable of directing, ultimately outwardly from the source light and unidirectionally along the projection axis, a major percentage of light generated by the source light.

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